This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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Had an accident on a city street. Vehicle was in motion & impact was on the front bumper. All airbags deployed except passenger side airbag. Vehicle had the passenger side airbag lamp illuminated for a while before the accident. Called dealer and BMW long back when I initially came to know about the recall. But I was told that my VIN is not in the recall list. Luckily there was no one in the passenger seat when the accident happened, else would have been worse. NHTSA campaign number: 08V384000
The contact owns a 2006 BMW X3. After the vehicle was started, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the passenger side occupant mat sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 08V384000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 107,000.
The contact owns a 2006 BMW X3. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact was made aware of NHTSA campaign number: 08V384000 (air bags). Also, the dealer stated that the pillar accelerator sensor was defective. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 64,000. In addition, the contact stated that immediately after refueling, the "check gas cap" warning indicator light illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer, who determined that the gas cap needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 64,000. Updated 6/8/15
The passenger airbag sensor has continuously stayed lit since initial activation, indicating there is no occupant in the seat when one is present. The airbag system will not deploy in the event of a crash because of this issue. A recall has been made by BMW on this same issue and has classified it as an airbag mat sensor issue with my year, make and model included. However, my VIN is not showing up as a defective vehicle when the exact same issue is happening. This is a safety issue, not cosmetic. If any issue presents itself that will inflict harms to occupants, it should be a mandatory recall regardless of VIN. BMW is not standing behind it's customers to protect the safety of them and their families. Gross negligence.
Serious saftey issue the seat occupancy detection mat in the front passenger seat was replaced by BMW once in this vehicle while it was under warranty under manufacture's defect code: 6577081500. It has failed a second time at 82,000 miles. There is a recall for this issue but the VIN is not covered in he recall. My vehicle was apparently manufactured right when BMW started installing updated sensors. This is not a coincidence. It has failed twice. It is a serious safety issue.
- Brentwood, TN, USA
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The contact owns a 2006 BMW X3. The contact stated that the passenger air bag warning light continued to illuminate. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing. The contact referenced recall NHTSA campaign number 08V384000 (air bag). However, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000..updated 11/03/14
The contact owns a 2006 BMW X3. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 08V384000 (air bags). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 77,000.
The contact owns a 2006 BMW X3. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the passenger's side air bag warning light illuminated. Displaying that the air bag was inoperable. The contact stated that he inserted the seat belt to stop the warning indicator light from illunimating but to no avail. The vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic and diagnosed there was a air bag sensor failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
Front passenger seat occupant sensor is defective. The air bag warning light is illuminated constantly along with the passenger side air bag off light. Was informed that the sensor is outside of a recall NHTSA recall campaign number: 08V384000 (air bags:frontal) and that the repair would not be covered under warranty as it was outside the date of manf. Which the recall applied to. The cost of repair at the dealership would be around $1000. Until the repair is made the front passenger side air bag is inoperable and will remain that way until fixed.
The contact owns a 2006 BMW X3. The contact stated the air bag light illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the mat sensor failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 08V384000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 93,000.
The contact owns a 2006 BMW X3. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic informed the contact that there was a recall for the failure listed as NHTSA campaign id number: 08V384000 (air bags). The vehicle was taken to two different dealers, who both informed her that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall, offering no further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 85,000.
The contact owns a 2006 BMW X3. The vehicle was included in the recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 08V384000 (air bags:frontal) and taken in for repair by the prior owner. The contact stated that the air bag and seat belt warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The seat belt warning chime would sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the contact was advised that the front passenger seat mat sensor would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 61,000.
The contact owns a 2006 BMW X3. The contact stated that the passenger air bag light illuminated while a passenger was seated in the front passenger seat. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 08V384000 (air bags:frontal). The contact was also informed that the entire front passenger seat would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 55,000.
The contact owns a 2006 BMW X5. The contact stated that the front passenger seat occupant sensor for air bag was defective. The air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to dealer who stated there was a defect however the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue however no further assistance was offered. The approximate current mileage was 60,260. The failure mileage was 60,250.
The contact owns a 2006 BMW X3. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The contacts was advised by his personal mechanic that there was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 08V384000 (air bags: Frontal) for the failure. The manufacturer was contacted but advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 45,000.
Front passenger seat air bag occupant detection sensor mat is defective. Manufacturing date of my vehicle is 1/1/06 - six weeks after manufacturing date of recall 08V-384 for this issue. BMW customer relations informed me that the warranty on this item has been extended to 10 years. However, my "authorized BMW service center" did not notify me of this and estimated $137 for diagnostic work and $1242 to repair. Recall should be expanded so that owners of these vehicles are notified that their airbags may not activate in a crash. Extending a warranty that is not communicated in writing to vehicle owners or shared when brought in for servicing on it does nothing.
The contact owns a 2006 BMW X3. The contact stated that the front passenger air bag warning light would illuminate sporadically. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 08V384000 (air bags:frontal) did not apply to the VIN. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 55,000 and the current mileage was 75,000.
The contact owns a 2006 BMW X3. The contact stated that the front passenger side air bag light remained illuminated constantly while passengers were positioned in the seat. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that air bag sensor within the seat would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 08V384000 (air bags:frontal). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 39,000.
The contact owns a 2006 BMW X3. The contact stated the air bag warning light illuminated after the vehicle was turned on. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who confirmed that the sensor mat failed on the passenger side. The manufacturer was notified and confirmed the VIN did not apply to NHTSA recall campaign id number:08V384000 (air bags:frontal). The vehicle was not repaired, and the VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 89,600 and the current mileage was 89,620. Updated 12/19/11
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- Sugar Land, TX, USA